Feb 12, 2026
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Trial opens for Berbice contractor accused of raping minor
A 12-member jury was empanelled on Tuesday at the Berbice High Court as the trial of a 40-year-old contractor accused of raping a child got…
Crime
Bail denied for ex-prison officer in 345 lbs cannabis seizure; co-accused released on $500,000
A former prison officer was remanded to prison on Thursday after her bail application was denied in connection with the seizure of more than 345…
Nine more arrested for illegal mining as crackdown continues
Nine individuals were arrested, charged, and brought before courts in January for breaches of mining laws, the Ministry of Natural Resources said on Saturday. The…
CANU Lethem raid nets suspected drugs, currency and stolen motorcycles
The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) has seized suspected drugs, uncustomed liquor, currencies, and stolen motorcycles during an intelligence-led operation in Tabatinga, Lethem. Officers recovered multiple…
Police investigating assault at Windsor Forest Park
Police are investigating an assault that occurred on Sunday at First Lady Park in Windsor Forest, West Coast Demerara, after footage of the incident circulated…
Six remain in custody as investigation continues into suspected burnt remains of wanted man
Six persons remain in police custody as investigations continue into the death of wanted man Jamal Bourne, also known as “Skinny”, following the discovery of…
High-potency cannabis vapes seized in Campbellville
The Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU) seized multiple branded THC cannabis vape cartridges during an operation in Campbellville Housing Scheme on Thursday. In a CANU release,…
Firearms seized in Sophia and Lusignan, suspects in custody
Police have seized eight firearms and two rounds of ammunition during an intelligence-led operation on Tuesday, taking several suspects into custody, authorities said. The operation,…
Randy Smith escapes from Matthews Ridge custody
Police have launched an investigation into the escape of Randy James Smith from lawful custody at Matthews Ridge in the North West District. Smith was…
Pillion rider sentenced to 36 months, rider remanded for narcotics trafficking
Jamera Wills, 31, a miner of 40 Savannah Park, New Amsterdam, and 22-year-old unemployed Daniel Quintyn of 43 Stanleytown, New Amsterdam, appeared before Magistrate Michelle…
Berbice man gets 35 years for murder of mother
The Berbice High Court on Tuesday handed down a 35-year prison sentence to Deonarine Dookhoo, 45, of Number Three Village, West Coast Berbice, for the…
GGMC orders immediate suspension of mining permits for 107 Brazilians
The Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) has ordered the immediate suspension of all mining operations, permissions to operate and related authorisations belonging to 107…
High Court refuses stay as extradition proceedings against Mohameds continue
Acting Chief Justice Navindra Singh on Monday refused an application by attorneys for businessmen Nazar Mohamed and his son, Azruddin Mohamed, seeking to halt…
Why has the US attacked Caracas and captured Venezuela’s president?
Overnight on Friday, the US carried out airstrikes across Venezuela, with explosions rocking the capital, Caracas, before dawn. Shortly afterwards, Donald Trump announced that…
GRA employees under investigation for assisting Azruddin Mohamed in illegal vehicle transfers
The Guyana Revenue Authority is presently investigating several employees who may have aided and abetted Azruddin Mohamed in the transfer of several motor vehicles…
Elderly man found dead in yard
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of 53-year-old Anthony Mathurin, an unemployed man from Greenheart Street, South Ruimveldt, who was found dead on…